I just wanted to send an update, and a final begging, about helpingout Dr. Tom's family while he remains a political prisoner thisholiday season. Some donations people have sent might still be inthe mail, but the total received so far is around $1,500. It'sgood, but I think we can do better.

(For those who don't know, over the years Dr. Tom poured tens ofthousands of dollars of his own money into the cause of spreadingthe truth, without asking for anything in return. And for hishonesty and principles, he and his family lost their house, andpretty much got robbed blind by the IRS.)

I may have scared some people away last time by suggesting $100 asa donation amount (though a number of people rose to thatchallenge). If $20, $10, or even $5 is what you can do, that wouldbe greatly appreciated, too. This time around you can also donateto Tom's family via PayPal, by sending the funds to"This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.." So now that you and I have had our non-imprisoned Christmas, let's see what we can scrape up to make apolitical prisoner's "holiday" a bit jollier.

Once again, check or money order (or cash, if you dare) should bemade out to me and sent to the address below. After I think all thedonations have arrived, I'll send one big check to Dr. Tom'sfamily, and I'll send to this list a list of donors (just includinginitials and amounts). Let's see if we can get the total number uparound $3,000.

Sincerely,

Larken RoseP.O. Box 653Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006

(P.S. Many thanks to the people who, along with their donation Tom,also included one for my family. Our Christmas would have beenpretty pathetic without it.)